Fragrance comparison

Mythique vs Norell New York

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 23 Oct 2026 199 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mythique

Parfums DelRae

3.86110 votes

Rank #16,006 IrisFloral

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Norell New York

Norell

3.7989 votes

Rank #13,631 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mythique takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mythique
Choose it for a iris and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Norell New York
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mythique4/7

Norell New York3/7

Ratings & consensus: Mythique
Community sentiment: Mythique
Longevity: Mythique
Sillage & projection: Norell New York
Value for money: Norell New York
Versatility: Mythique
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Norell New York

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MythiqueParfums DelRae

Norell New YorkNorell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 54%

3.79/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

Category winnerMythiqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

110 votes

29%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerMythiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMythique

SillageNorell New York

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNorell New YorkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

floral100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisJasminePeony

Base5-7 hrs

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliSandalwood

Top

PearGalbanumBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

OrchidGardeniaPeonyJasmine

Base

OrrisMuskVanillaSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orris and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mythique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall92

Winter33

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer36

Fall59

Winter32

Day100

Night55

Category winnerMythiqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 9%

Men7

Unisex0

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,006

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#13,631

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerNorell New YorkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mythique by Parfums DelRae delivers a cool, suede-textured iris that melts into a warm skin scent. The opening hits with a brisk flash of mandarin orange and bergamot before revealing a rich Florentine orris butter. It never feels like grandma's loose vanity powder. Instead, dewy peony and clean jasmine petals soften …

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Norell New York opens with sharp galbanum greenness and crisp bergamot layered over a juicy pear slice. The initial bitter snap settles quickly as gardenia, peony, and jasmine unfold into a dense floral heart. As the flowers soften, smooth orris root and sandalwood bring a dry, powdery texture that grounds the composi…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mythique or Norell New York?

Mythique takes 4 of 7 categories. Mythique is rated 3.86/5 from 110 votes; Norell New York is rated 3.79/5 from 89 votes. Choose Mythique for a iris and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Norell New York for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mythique or Norell New York?

They last about the same: Mythique 59/100, Norell New York 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mythique or Norell New York?

Norell New York projects furthest (Norell New York 58/100, Mythique 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mythique and Norell New York smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orris and Jasmine.

Is Mythique or Norell New York better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mythique is the stronger pick. For winter, Mythique is the stronger pick. Mythique suits daytime wear; Norell New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mythique and Norell New York?

Mythique has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Patchouli and Sandalwood. Norell New York has top notes of Pear, Galbanum, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Gardenia, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Orris, Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood.